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Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company · 3 hours ago

Supply Chain Manager

Taylor Mill, KY

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company, is a leading provider of railroad products and services. The Supply Chain Manager will coordinate between customers, operations, and suppliers, design and execute supply chain strategies, and manage procurement, logistics, and warehouse operations.

Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingRecycling

Responsibilities

Build and develop relationships with sales, engineering, operations, and finance to manage product life cycles and on-going demand

Develop and manage inventory strategies across the supply chain to achieve business objectives

Lead negotiation of supplier contracts and management of vendors to ensure price, volume, quality and delivery criteria are met

Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities across the supply base and all material groups

Build and develop relationships with key suppliers, collaborating where possible to improve costs, quality and responsiveness

Identify and qualify new suppliers to mitigate supply risk and ensure supply chain flexibility

Review and approve Purchase Orders

Provide oversight over warehouse and warehouse personnel; directly manage warehouse manager and indirectly manage warehouse staff

Assist with setting and evaluating Safety Stock and Inventory levels to satisfy internal manufacturing and external part sales requirements

Drive consistency and efficiency in managing and controlling material and tooling needs (incorporation of barcoding, vending, check-in / check-out, etc.)

Ensure compliance with domestic and international corporate logistics programs

Resolve service issues with transportation companies

Verify that all logistics to and from facility are managed and tracked for OTD

Establish, implement and ensure compliance of supply chain policies and procedures

Maintain, communicate, and improve Supply Chain Key Performance Indicators

Improve effectiveness of our ERP system

Continually develop expertise in Supply Chain team to support company growth

Complete other special projects and analyses as needed

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementERP/MRP SystemsNegotiation SkillsInventory ManagementLogistics ManagementAnalytical SkillsPeople ManagementMicrosoft ExcelTime ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

Experience with multiple Supply Chain disciplines, forecasting/planning, logistics, purchasing or quality

Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills

Ability to structure and solve complicated problems

People management experience

Excellent time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage workload

High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel

Previous experience with an ERP/MRP system is required

Travel as necessary

Preferred

4 year college degree in business, supply chain, engineering or similar field preferred

At least 7 years of experience in a manufacturing or supply chain role

Benefits

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance

Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Plan

Education Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Site specific Production and Incentive Plans

Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans

Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

Company

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company

Glassdoor3.5

Our team creates lifelong customer relationships, supplying comprehensive rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry and setting the standard for excellence.

Founded in 1983

Albertville, Alabama, USA

5001-10000 employees